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Nighttime on Still Waters

Richard Goode
Nature
Canal Life
Narrowboat
Canals
Community
Winter
Autumn
Narrowboat Living
Canada
Rain
Spring
Nostalgia
Weather
Grief
Narrowboating
Children Of Lir
Family
Home
Childhood Memories
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A narrowboat-based audio journal on canal life, living aboard, the elements, and the night. Perfect late-night listening for dreamers, insomniacs, night owls, nocturnalists, drifters, and nomads. For lovers Fagen's 'Nightfly', Auden's 'Night Mail', Hopper's 'Nighthawks' and the 'drifting sea-dark streets' of Dylan Thomas. For all those who used to listen to the transistor under your pillow, love t... more

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Tonight, we walk through deep time. Ours is a generation who are the witnesses to the Great Unravelling, but we are also part of the Great Remembering. With handfuls of seeds and ancient soil, we walk out of our books, our learning,... more

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While work pressures have made tonight’s episode a little shorter than usual, the pause feels serendipitous. This evening, we embrace the quiet, celebrating the small, sacred pockets of stillness that naturally invite us in and away... more

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The slow drift from summer into autumn is underway and with it comes gentle shifts (both seen and unseen) that are the pulse and rhythm of the earth and life along the canal. Join us tonight on the Erica as we celebrate this slow da... more

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It’s a beautiful night, but there is an autumnal damp chill in the air. So, snuggle up with us aboard the Erica as we enter the mysterious, but perhaps not so different, world of geese, and we find out what happened when nine of the... more

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Recent Guests

Ana McKellar
Fellow boater and friend of the podcast
Episode: Playing hopscotch (across the great abyss)
Jeff Van Booven
Listener and contributor of night-view imagery and photographs
Episode: Autumn Drift
Steve Tyrell
Guest featured for a night-time window view segment
Episode: Slipping beneath the surface
Lee Thomas
Listener contributor from Colorado
Episode: The impression of remembered light
Jason Pooleet
Guest sharing his first impressions of living on a narrowboat during a visit from Arkansas.
Episode: First Impressions (On canal life)

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 188 ratings
  • A rare gem

    It’s difficult to express how much I enjoy and have come to rely on this podcast. It’s my 4am nightlight; a grounding and inspiring listening space. Richard really welcomes you into his world which is full of appreciation, love and wisdom. A truly beautiful creation. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Josie.wren
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Exceptional Podcast

    I am so grateful that through the wonders on the internet I located Richard’s exceptional Podcast. It is calming on choppy days, has been a good companion when a night feels lengthy - but has also has prompted further reading / listening / thinking. Not least returning to poetry, which I had got out of the habit of engaging with. For me, Ronald Blythe’s writing has a similar effect and Richard, like Blythe, beautifully articulates the precious inter-connectedness of this extraordinary universe. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    inadreamland
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A wonderful listen

    I love this podcast. Soothing and interesting, like curling up with your favourite book. I actually don’t listen to it at night, but whilst making my artwork, and it’s the perfect accompaniment.

    There’s something of the air of escaping away to another world, even when Richard is talking of very real, earthly things (like the moving episode of Richard collecting his Father’s ashes). I feel whisked away to another time, and it helps me focus on my creative work. It’s like podcasts of old, where ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thehightrousers
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A wonderful podcast to relax to!

    Richard presents a fantastic podcast that is warm, caring, thought provoking and thoroughly enjoyable. I love to fall asleep listening to his wonderful voice and stories. Not only do you get a view of life on a narrowboat but interesting historical content and a lovely and considered viewpoint on nature and our fellow creatures. Well worth adding to your regular listening!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gabrielx1
    Canada3 years ago
  • Soothing

    Just what I need to help me relax. I am so appreciative of this podcast’s format. It’s unlike anything I’ve heard before. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mrenee32
    United States3 years ago

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High-quality writing and narration that creates a meditative listening experience.
Feels like a comforting, intimate conversation with a friend by the water.
Poetic, nature-forward storytelling that evokes place and memory.
Calming, warm voice that lulls you to sleep or taps into creative energy.

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Down to the River (On this blue and grey September day)
Q: What happens when a canal is closed?
You are not expected to evacuate or move your boat, but you take responsibility for anything that might go wrong.
A Totally Worthwhile Risk - 4
Q: Did you do any foraging along the towpath?
Yes, depending on what it is and where it is, some spots along the towpath are conducive to foraging.
Practically Speaking (Listeners' questions - 7)
Q: How handy do you have to be at DIY things that live on a narrowboat?
Not particularly handy is needed, but it helps. I found myself becoming more practical and willing to tackle tasks aboard than I ever was at home.
Practically Speaking (Listeners' questions - 7)
Q: Did you find and secure such a mooring before buying the boat, like your parents did?
Yes, we prioritized finding a convenient mooring before buying the boat, as long-term moorings can be hard to find and secure.
On Surveys and Winter Warmth (Listeners' questions - 6)
Q: How long does it take to buy a narrowboat?
The host explains the variability in timelines based on market conditions and stresses the importance of a full survey, indicating it can take a month or more depending on the circumstances.

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A soothing, nocturnal audio journal focused on canal life, living aboard, and the night. Across recent episodes, listeners are treated to reflective monologues about nature, time, memory, and small rituals that anchor life on a narrowboat. The host guides listeners through contemplative imagery, personal stories, and occasional guest windows, creating a warm, intimate atmosphere ideal for bedtime, winding down, or creative listening. Notable strengths include a lyrical, meditative voice, strong sense of place on Britain's waterways, and a welcoming community vibe that often invites listener participation or reflections. This show is likely to appeal to dreamers and night-owls who enjoy tranquil storytelling, nature writing, and gentle philo... more

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